An electrical service interface system include an energy storage device and inverter mounted to a transformer tower, wherein each of the energy storage device and inverter include guide wheels configured to rollably mount the energy storage device and inverter to corresponding guide rails mounted to a support pad, and to align the energy storage device to the inverter, and the inverter to the transformer tower. In an installed configuration, the energy storage device electrically and mechanically couples to the inverter via a DC connector and one or more latching mechanisms, and the inverter mechanically and electrically couples to the transformer tower via an AC connector and one or more latching mechanisms.
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1. An electrical service interface system comprising: a plurality of guide rails mounted on a top surface of a support pad, and perpendicularly oriented with respect to and abutted against a transformer tower, the transformer tower also being mounted on the support pad; an energy storage device comprising a first enclosure; an inverter comprising a second enclosure; a first set of guide wheels rotatably mounted to and extending outward from a bottom side of the first enclosure, each of the first set of guide wheels being disposed within a longitudinal groove in a first of the plurality of guide rails; a second set of guide wheels rotatably mounted to and extending outward from the bottom side of the first enclosure, each of the second set of guide wheels being disposed within a longitudinal groove in a second of the plurality of guide rails; a third set of guide wheels rotatably mounted to and extending outward from a bottom side of the second enclosure, each of the third set of guide wheels being disposed within a longitudinal groove in the first of the plurality of guide rails; and a fourth set of guide wheels rotatably mounted to and extending outward from the bottom side of the second enclosure, each of the fourth set of guide wheels being disposed within a longitudinal groove in the second of the plurality of guide rails; wherein each guide wheel is configured to roll longitudinally along one of the plurality of guide rails, such that the first enclosure and second enclosure rollably mount to the support pad.
An electrical service interface system consists of a support pad with a transformer tower mounted on it. Guide rails are placed on the support pad, perpendicular to the tower. An energy storage device (first enclosure) and an inverter (second enclosure) are mounted on these rails using guide wheels. The energy storage device has two sets of guide wheels that roll along longitudinal grooves in two of the guide rails. The inverter also has two sets of guide wheels that roll along the same guide rails. This allows the energy storage device and inverter to rollably mount on the support pad, aligning them with each other and the transformer tower.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the energy storage device further comprises a battery disposed within the first enclosure.
The electrical service interface system, as described above, includes a battery within the energy storage device's enclosure. The system features an energy storage device mounted via guide wheels on guide rails, aligning it with an inverter and a transformer tower. The energy storage device, now specified to contain a battery, still utilizes the rolling guide wheel mechanism for easy installation and alignment on the support pad alongside the inverter and the tower.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first enclosure further comprises a first latch configured to mechanically couple to the second enclosure.
The electrical service interface system, as described, incorporates a latch on the energy storage device's enclosure that mechanically connects to the inverter's enclosure. The system mounts the energy storage device and inverter on guide rails for alignment. The addition of a latch provides a physical connection between the two components, ensuring they remain mechanically coupled during operation. This is in addition to the rolling guide wheel mounting mechanism.
4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the second enclosure further comprises a second latch configured to mechanically couple to the transformer tower.
The electrical service interface system, incorporating a latch on the energy storage device that connects to the inverter, includes a second latch on the inverter's enclosure that mechanically connects to the transformer tower. The system still features the rolling guide wheel mounting and alignment. The two latches ensure both the energy storage device-to-inverter and inverter-to-transformer tower connections are mechanically secure.
5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the first latch is located on a first side of the first enclosure and couples to a notch located on the first side of the second enclosure.
The electrical service interface system, incorporating latches for mechanical connection, features a latch on one side of the energy storage device that connects to a notch on the corresponding side of the inverter. The latches ensure secure mechanical coupling between these components, which are mounted and aligned using rolling guide wheels on guide rails. Specifically, the energy storage device's side latch aligns and fastens with the inverter's side notch.
6. The system of claim 4 , wherein the first enclosure further comprise a first alignment pin located on a back side of the first enclosure, and configured to insert into a first alignment receptacle located on a front side of the second enclosure when the first enclosure abuts to the second enclosure.
The electrical service interface system, incorporating mechanical latches, uses an alignment pin on the back of the energy storage device that inserts into an alignment receptacle on the front of the inverter when they are brought together. The latches and alignment pin mechanism facilitate proper mechanical and electrical connection in the system, alongside rolling guide wheel mounting on guide rails. The alignment pin and receptacle enhance correct positioning.
7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the second enclosure further comprise a second alignment pin located on a back side of the second enclosure, and configured to insert into a second alignment receptacle located on a front side of the transformer tower when the second enclosure abuts to the transformer tower.
The electrical service interface system, which uses mechanical latches and alignment pins, features an alignment pin on the back of the inverter that inserts into an alignment receptacle on the front of the transformer tower. This connection is made when the inverter is brought close to the tower. The system uses rolling guide wheel mounting on guide rails for alignment. The alignment pins and receptacles ensure proper positioning between the inverter and the transformer tower, in addition to the energy storage device and inverter.
8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the energy storage device further comprises a first DC connector accessible through a first aperture located in a back side of the first enclosure and the inverter further comprises a second DC connector accessible through a second aperture located in a front side of the second enclosure, the first DC connector being configured to electrically couple to the second DC connector when the first enclosure abuts the second enclosure.
The electrical service interface system features a DC connector on the back of the energy storage device, accessible through an opening, and a corresponding DC connector on the front of the inverter, also accessible through an opening. When the energy storage device is positioned against the inverter (using rolling guide wheels), these DC connectors electrically couple. The guide wheel mounting on guide rails facilitates easy alignment and connection of the DC power interface.
9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the inverter further comprises a first AC connector accessible through a third aperture located in a back side of the second enclosure and the inverter further comprises a second AC connector accessible through a fourth aperture in a front side of the transformer tower, the first AC connector being configured to electrically couple to the second AC connector when the second enclosure abuts the transformer tower.
The electrical service interface system uses DC connectors between the energy storage device and inverter, and also features AC connectors. An AC connector on the back of the inverter, accessible through an opening, electrically connects to a corresponding AC connector on the front of the transformer tower, also accessible through an opening. This connection occurs when the inverter is placed against the tower using rolling guide wheels on guide rails for alignment.
10. An energy storage device comprising: a first enclosure; a set of alignment devices disposed on a bottom side of the first enclosure; and a latch rigidly mounted on a first side of the first enclosure, the latch being configured to mechanically couple to a notch located on a first side of a second enclosure; wherein the set of alignment devices comprises a first set of guide wheels rotatably mounted to and extending outward from a bottom side of the first enclosure, each of the first set of guide wheels being disposed within a longitudinal groove in a first of the plurality of the guide rails, and a second set of guide wheels rotatably mounted to and extending outward from a bottom side of the second enclosure, each of the third set of guide wheels being disposed within a longitudinal groove in the first of the plurality of guide rails.
An energy storage device includes an enclosure, alignment devices on the bottom, and a latch on one side. The latch connects to a notch on the side of another enclosure (presumably an inverter). The alignment devices are guide wheels that fit into grooves in guide rails. Two sets of guide wheels are used - one set on the bottom of the energy storage device, and another on the bottom of the other enclosure. These wheels roll along the guide rails. This allows easy alignment when connecting the latch and notch.
11. The energy storage device of claim 10 , wherein the first enclosure further comprises an alignment pin located on a back side of the first enclosure, and configured to insert into an alignment receptacle located on a front side of a second enclosure when the first enclosure abuts to the second enclosure.
The energy storage device, as described above with guide wheels and a latch, also includes an alignment pin on its back. This pin is designed to fit into an alignment receptacle on the front of another enclosure (presumably an inverter) when the two are connected. The alignment pin, in conjunction with the guide wheels and latch, helps correctly position the energy storage device during connection.
12. The energy storage device of claim 10 , wherein the first enclosure comprises a first DC connector accessible through a first aperture located in a back side of the first enclosure.
The energy storage device, with guide wheels, a latch, and an alignment pin, includes a DC connector accessible through an opening on the back of its enclosure. This DC connector enables electrical connection with other components. The enclosure provides physical and electrical interface points for the energy storage device. The guide wheels and latch allow for quick alignment and connection.
13. The energy storage device of claim 12 , wherein the first DC connector is configured to electrically couple to the second DC connector located on a front side of a second enclosure.
The energy storage device, including guide wheels, a latch, an alignment pin, and a DC connector on its back, is designed so that this DC connector electrically connects to another DC connector located on the front of a second enclosure (presumably an inverter). This interface allows for easy DC power transfer after the devices are physically connected via the latch, alignment pin and guide wheels.
14. An inverter comprising: a first enclosure; a set of alignment devices disposed on a bottom side of the first enclosure; and and a latch configured to mechanically couple to a notch located on a transformer tower; wherein the set of alignment devices comprises a first set of guide wheels rotatably mounted to and extending outward from a bottom side of the first enclosure, each of the first set of guide wheels being disposed within a longitudinal groove in a first of the plurality of guide rails, and a second set of guide wheels rotatably mounted to and extending outward from a bottom side of a second enclosure, each of the third set of guide wheels being disposed within a longitudinal groove in the first of the plurality of guide rails.
An inverter includes an enclosure, alignment devices on the bottom, and a latch. The latch is designed to connect to a notch on a transformer tower. The alignment devices are guide wheels that fit into grooves in guide rails. Two sets of guide wheels are used - one on the inverter's bottom and another on the bottom of a second enclosure (presumably an energy storage device). These wheels roll along guide rails, enabling easy alignment when connecting the latch to the transformer tower.
15. The inverter of claim 14 , wherein the first enclosure further comprises a first DC connector located on a front side of the first enclosure, the first DC connector being configured to electrically couple to a second DC connector located on a back side of a second enclosure.
The inverter described above with guide wheels and a latch, also has a DC connector on the front of its enclosure. This DC connector is designed to electrically connect to another DC connector located on the back of a second enclosure (presumably an energy storage device). The DC connector allows for easy DC power transfer after the devices are aligned using the guide wheels.
16. The inverter of claim 14 , wherein the first enclosure further comprises a first AC connector accessible on a back side of the first enclosure, the first AC connector being configured to electrically couple to a second AC connector located on the transformer tower.
The inverter described above, including guide wheels and a latch, also has an AC connector accessible on the back of its enclosure. This AC connector is designed to electrically connect to another AC connector located on the transformer tower. The AC connector facilitates easy AC power connection once the inverter is aligned with the tower.
17. The inverter of claim 14 , wherein the first enclosure further comprises a first alignment pin located on a back side of the first enclosure, the first alignment pin being configured to insert into a first alignment receptacle located on the transformer tower when the first enclosure abuts to the transformer tower.
The inverter, with guide wheels, a latch, and AC connectors, also includes an alignment pin on the back of its enclosure. This alignment pin is designed to insert into an alignment receptacle located on the transformer tower when the inverter is positioned against the tower. This pin, in addition to the other components, aids in the correct alignment and connection of the inverter.
18. The inverter of claim 17 , wherein the first enclosure further comprises a second alignment receptacle located on a front side of the first enclosure, the second alignment receptacle being configured to receive a second alignment pin located on a back side of a second enclosure when the second enclosure abuts to the first enclosure.
The inverter, incorporating guide wheels, a latch, AC connectors, and an alignment pin, also has an alignment receptacle on the front of its enclosure. This receptacle is designed to receive an alignment pin located on the back of a second enclosure (presumably an energy storage device) when the two are placed next to each other. This additional alignment feature facilitates connection to an energy storage device.
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October 19, 2015
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